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Login with my Xometry account Laser cutting pc panels for machine safety enclosures
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Hi, I’m producing clear polycarbonate panels for a machine safety enclosure, cut from 4 mm sheet with small mounting holes and tight internal radii. Optical clarity and edge integrity matter more than cosmetics. From your experience, does laser cutting hold up well for this thickness, or is it safer to default to routing or waterjet for parts that will be bolted and see vibration?
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